Lead Software Engineer, Public Markets Technology

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC is looking for a Lead Software Engineer in Toronto to drive technological initiatives. You will develop and support tech solutions while ensuring collaboration with product owners and technical teams.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in finance, extensive Python experience, and a strong focus on Agile methodologies. Join a collaborative environment that boosts innovation and delivers impactful results.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience within the financial/investment domain.
• Extensive experience working with Python and software development concepts.
• Experience writing clean and well-documented code.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support technology solutions end‑to‑end.
• Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the team.
• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies to enhance collaboration.

Skills

Python

Software development practices

Agile methodology

AI Agents

Version control

Education

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Purpose. Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long‑term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

Role Summary

As a Lead Software Engineer, Capital Markets and Factor Investing Technology, you will help develop and support the technical direction of technology and data initiatives within the organization. While ensuring strong collaboration and partnership with your business‑aligned product owner and Technology Area Lead, you will work with a diverse and talented team of engineers and analysts and have the end‑to‑end accountability for the development and implementation of innovative technological solutions and data‑driven strategies to drive business growth and efficiency.

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance‑driven environment. We provide colleagues with cutting‑edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Accountabilities & Qualifications

Accountabilities

• Conceptualize, design, build, test and support technology solutions end‑to‑end, to enable complex business capabilities, in an Agile environment that includes business and T&D partner teams.
• Drive engineering excellence and continuous improvement within the team and influence similar improvements across teams, providing technical leadership and coaching.
• Demonstrate and apply advanced understanding of technical landscape and the business capabilities it supports to guide others.
• Foster and enable agility and innovation through experimentation and early feedback ensuring responsiveness to evolving business needs.
• Succinctly frame problems, engage appropriately with colleagues to think deeply about broad problems and gain buy‑in on well‑reasoned recommendations.
• Facilitate root‑cause analysis involving multiple teams.
• Foster collaboration and mentorship promoting a culture of feedback, learning and professional growth.
• Maintain strong relationships with business partners, peer IT teams and vendor partners.
• Facilitate Scrum Ceremonies by guiding daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to enhance team collaboration and communication.
• Promote Agile values by advocating for agile principles to boost team productivity and improve product quality within the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders by working closely with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure the backlog is well‑groomed and prioritized.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience within the financial/investment domain.
• Extensive experience working with Python. Experience with software development concepts, including version control, testing methodologies, and agile development practices.
• Extensive experience writing clean, readable, and well‑documented code, while paying attention to details and adhering to coding standards.
• Experience leveraging AI Agents for software engineering is an asset.
• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in related field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science).

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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